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First, watch the video. Then, get a good excuse ready in case somebody sees you starting to tear up. After that, some back story: http://vimeo.com/99466249 The video of Sgt. Joey and Michelle Johnson dancing at their wedding has been online since their summer nuptials, but it gained serious traction recently thanks to an ABC News report about the couple published on Veterans Day. The groom met his future bride at a country music concert in 2012, a few weeks after returning from a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan, ABC News reported. He injured his spine in a motorcycle wreck in August of that year, Michelle Johnson…

The man best known for playing complex mob boss Tony Soprano on one of HBO’s most successful shows passed away following a heart attack this week in Rome at the age of 51. James Gandolfini, an A-list actor to most of the world, was also a celebrated supporter of American troops and veterans. He spent seven days in Iraq on a USO tour with then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen in 2007. Additionally, he appeared at Wounded Warrior Project events stateside, visiting recovering troops at Joint Base San Antonio-Sam Houston’s Center for the Intrepid in Texas,…

Be an Army hacker: This top secret unit wants you Army Cyber Command is looking for computer-savvy troops to turn into crack cyberwarriors. Rapid, substantial growth inside and outside of the command is coming as demand for cyberwarfare skills — both offensive and defensive — become a greater focus of the nation’s security strategy. For soldiers, that means opportunity. One projection has 3,000 uniform and civilian positions dedicated to Army cyber over the next four to five years, according to an Army official close to the effort. Precise numbers are unavailable, in part because the size of some of…

Via USA Today, a bunch of restaurant chains are offering deals to veterans and active-duty military this weekend, so take note. Free Krispy Kreme donuts, pancakes at Denny’s, even free lunch at TGI Friday’s on Monday. Just remember to call ahead to double-check the specials and bring your military ID. Happy Veterans Day!

The Walt Disney Company is looking to hire 1,000 veterans over the next three years. Company President and CEO Bob Iger announced the company-wide initiative called “Heroes Work Here” on Tuesday, March 13th. There is much more to the new program than just hiring vets. Disney will hold career fairs, offer training and provide volunteer opportunities. And don’t think you have to head to Orlando just to work at Disney. The company owns ESPN and ABC. Here is a full list of the companies in the Disney family. Want to make your dreams come true? Check out the Disney Careers…

[HTML1] Our colleagues over at USA Today caught up with former Marine Cpl. Scott Olsen after recovering from a head injury sustained during the Occupy Oakland protests on October 25. Olsen lost the ability to speak for a period of time, but is slowly regaining it. With a scar above his left eye, Olsen returned to the scene of the protests where he was hit by a projectile, resulting in a fractured skull. The 24-year-old had this to say about his experience from the USA Today story: Even when it comes to his injury, Olsen considers himself fortunate — and…